Hilsa scarcity deepens in Barishal despite peak season
The peak hilsa season is underway, but fishermen in Barishal and other southern districts are facing an acute shortage of the prized fish, with catches...
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RpMCH to be revamped in 30 days
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Professor Asadul Habib Dulu on Sunday announced plans to revamp Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RpMCH) within 30 days to improve...
Railway police seize narcotic injections, one held
Railway police arrested a young man named Md Shimul, 28, with 11 narcotic injections during an operation at Santahar Railway Station in Bogura. The estimated...
KAU hosts Orientation 2026 for new students
Khulna Agricultural University (KAU) organised its Orientation 2026 programme for newly admitted students on Saturday, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their university...
‘Doctor of the poor’ Ali Akbar dies
Dr Ali Akbar, who devoted his medical career to serving poor and helpless people, died at the age of 70 in Dashmina of Patuakhali on...
Pistol Looted in July Uprising Recovered in N’ganj
RAB-11 has recovered a pistol allegedly looted from a police station during the July uprising, along with other equipment, during a raid on an under-construction...
Govt working to boost agriculture, fisheries sectors: Dulu
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu today said the government is working in a coordinated manner to increase production and create new employments...
Severe load shedding disrupts life, industry in Tangail
Severe power shortages and frequent load shedding have disrupted public life and economic activities across Tangail. Against a daily demand of around 370 megawatts (MW),...
3-day Nat’l Fisheries prog begins in Jashore
A three-day long (from16 August to 18 August) National Fisheries programme is being celebrated in Jashore with celebrations under the theme, “A self-reliant country in...
Muktagachha launches 3-day fisheries prog
National Fisheries Fortnight 2026 began in Muktagachha, Mymensingh, on Sunday with a colourful rally, fish fry release and discussion meeting. The three-day programme is being...
